Orientation Schedule
Dates for orientation for students entering in fall 2026 are Thursday, August 27 through Sunday, August 30. Programming for the four days is designed for both resident and commuter students.
Day One
Thursday, August 27
| Session | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Move-In | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm | Immaculata University Campus - Great Hall, Green Room, Villa Maria Rotunda - 1st floor |
| Lunch On Your Own | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Food Trucks on Campus, Nazareth Dining Hall, Off Campus |
| Commuter Student Check In | 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm | Villa Maria Rotunda - 1st floor |
| Welcome to IU | 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm | Alumnae Hall Theatre |
| Campus Resources & Involvement Panel | 3:20 pm - 4:15 pm | Alumnae Hall Theater |
| Mighty Choices for Mighty Macs | 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm | Alumnae Hall Theater |
| The People You Meet at IU | 4:50 pm - 5:05 pm | Alumnae Hall Theatre |
| Orientation Overview | 5:05 pm - 5:10 pm | Alumnae Hall Theater |
| Blessing/Goodbye Farewell | 5:15 pm - 5:30 pm | Back Campus |
| BBQ Dinner on the Quad | 5:40 pm - 6:30 pm | Loyola Quad |
| Commuter Royale | 6:45 pm -7:15 pm | Old Guest Dining Room |
| New Student RA Meeting | 6:45 pm -7:15 pm | Residence Halls |
| Playfair | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Back Campus |
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Day Two
Friday, August 28
| Session | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Series: Morning Dip | 7:00 am - 8:00 am | Alumnae Hall - IU Pool |
| Breakfast | 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Nazareth Dining Hall |
| Honors Program with Dr. Weikert (honors students only) |
9:00 am-9:30 am | Loyola Hall Classroom 111 |
| Pre-law with Dr. Weikert (pre-law students only) | 9:30 am-9:50 am | Loyola Hall Classroom 111 |
| Pre-Med/Pre-Vet with Sister Rose & Dr. Orlando (pre-med/pre-vet students only) |
9:30 am-9:50 am | Loyola Hall Classroom 127 |
| Academic/Major Overviews (all incoming students) |
10:00 am-11:00 am | Various Academic Locations |
| IMAC 101, First Year Mentor Tours (all incoming students) |
11:10 am-12:10 pm | Alumnae Hall Theater |
| Lunch with your Future Professors and Classmates | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Back Campus |
| How to get Involved? | 1:35 pm - 1:55 pm | On Back Campus, after lunch |
| Title IX Presentation | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Alumnae Hall Theater |
| OTS Session | 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm | Alumnae Hall Foyer |
| Student Life Session | 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm | Alumnae Hall Foyer |
| International New Student Orientation | 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm | IHM Student Center |
| Mighty Macs Movie | 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm | Alumnae Hall Theater |
| Lawn Games | 5:15 pm - 7:00 pm | Back Campus |
| Dinner (Food trucks) | 5:15 pm - 7:00 pm | Back Campus |
| Friday Night Lights Bingo and Games | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Great Hall |
| Foodtruck Rally | 8:00 pm | Great Hall |
Day Three
Saturday, August 29
| Session | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Series: Morning Yoga | 7:30 am - 8:30 am | Back Campus |
| Breakfast | 8:00 am - 10:00 am | Nazareth Dining Hall |
| Community Service Assignment & Dismissal | 10:00am - 10:45am | Alumnae Hall Theater |
| Community Service | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Various Service Locations |
| Return to Campus, Lunch and Break | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Residence Halls & Dining Hall |
| Kona Ice + Campus Ministry Social | 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Lot D |
| Orientation Leader Fair | 3:45pm - 5:00pm | Loyola Quad |
| Dinner | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Back Campus |
| Load Transport to Trip | 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Parking Lot D |
| Thrillz! (Off-campus programming) | 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Off Campus |
| Load Transport Back to IU | 9:00pm - 9:30pm | Return back to Parking Lot D |
Day Four
Sunday, August 30
| Session | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7:30 am - 8:50 am | Nazareth Dining Hall |
| IU Mission and Traditions Presentation | 9:00 am - 9:30 am | Alumnae Hall Theater |
| Class of 2030 Photo | 9:30 am - 10:00 am | Back Campus |
| Planting of the Ivy & Reception of Ivy Pins | 10:00 am - 10:15 am | Immaculata Grounds |
| Singing Alma Mater & Closing Ceremony | 10:15 am - 10:45 am | Villa Maria Rotunda - 1st floor |
| Returning Student Move-in | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm | Great Hall, Green Room |
| Lunch + Free time | 11:00 am- 2:00 pm | Dining Hall/IU Campus |
| Welcome Back Bash | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Back Campus |
| New Student Orientation Winner Announcement | 4:30pm | Back Campus |
| Dinner *first meal on meal plan | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Nazareth Dining Hall |
| Floor meetings | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Residence Halls |
| Welcome Mass | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Villa Chapel |